Jose R. Barajas
Wellton,United States
Summary
Dedicated and organized Operations Manager with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Superintendent/Operations Manager
N-DRIP
Yuma County, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the site, including working with growers on cultivation and irrigation.
- Lead a team during each field installation.
growers on cultivation and irrigation. - Overseeing and monitoring safety policies and procedures.
- Report installation team updates onto N-Drip’s Project Management system.
- Report irregular data, system malfunctions, or other issues promptly.
- Scheduling and monitoring labor hours.
- Assist with all other aspects of installations and maintenance as needed. As needed, observe regular system operation and report specified data.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Inspected worksites on a regular basis to ensure safety regulations were followed and quality control standards were met.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of construction sites, including scheduling of workers, materials delivery, and equipment usage.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring that all work was completed according to project specifications and standards.
- Maintained records of construction progress and reported any discrepancies or delays.
- Held weekly meetings with subcontractors to review job performance, discuss potential problems, and provide guidance for improvement.
- Developed detailed project plans outlining scope of work, budget estimates, timelines and milestones for each phase of the project.
- Conducted pre-job site visits to evaluate potential risks and hazards associated with each job assignment.
- Monitored labor hours against estimated costs for each task in order to stay within budget limits.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings prior to commencement of work to ensure accuracy in material ordering and installation process.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for successful completion of projects.
- Implemented strategies for minimizing waste while maximizing efficiency on the job site.
- Provided training sessions for new employees regarding safety protocols and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations, such as weather delays or unexpected obstacles, encountered during the installation process.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients to identify rework needs and answer client questions.
- Utilized spreadsheets, calendars and reports to gauge work productivity and monitor progress.
- Maintained logs of on-site operations and reported findings to supervisors.
Operations Manager
Mainstream Aquaculture USA
Dateland, AZ
05.2022 - 05.2023
- My primary role as the Operations Manager is to ensure all aspects of daily production and dispatch operations run efficiently and effectively to ensure production meets output, quality and efficiency targets.
- Extensive operational experience in aquaculture.
- Demonstrated capacity for managing farm
operations and delivering to agreed objectives. - Well-developed interpersonal skills and strong
negotiation skills. - Demonstrated ability in operational strategic
objectives and translating them into tactical
actions. - Ability to build relationships and networks and
work collaboratively within a broader team to
achieve business outcomes. - Demonstrated capability for problem solving and
developing practical solutions to problems. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with
customers and maintain relationships. - Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Sound understanding of fish feeding operations
and procedures. - Manage production scheduling and
optimize resource allocation to meet
production plan requirements. - Manage optimization of feed grow out
model to reflect changes in plant /
environment condition and plan fish
grading and rotation activities to maximise
production and plant utilization. - Manage water and environmental
conditions to ensure they are maintained
within regulatory and operational
guidelines. - Prioritize maintenance and operations
activities to optimize the availability of
aquaculture facilities. - Heavy involvement in fish health
behavior and ensure responses to
abnormal behavior are appropriate. - Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
Operations Manager
Desert Springs
Dateland, AZ
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Oversaw implementation of procedures, goals and objectives within operations.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance reviews.
- Supervised warehouse activities such as loading and unloading shipments, picking orders, packing items for shipment.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, delivery schedules.
- Conducted regular inspections of aquaculture sites for potential hazards or risks.
- Assisted in setting up and maintaining aquaculture systems, including monitoring water chemistry, oxygen levels, and other parameters.
- Performed daily tasks such as feeding fish, cleaning tanks, and testing water quality.
- Troubleshot problems associated with operating various types of equipment used at an aquaculture facility.
- Provided guidance on proper maintenance procedures for equipment used in aquaculture operations.
- Drove trucks, tractors and other equipment to distribute feed.
- Maintained accurate records of data related to the health and growth of aquatic species.
- Repaired equipment used in aquaculture operations such as pumps, filters, aerators.
Mechanic/Hay Production
Kammann Farms
Wellton, AZ
03.2010 - 08.2015
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment used in hay production.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Identified problems with equipment through visual inspection and diagnostic testing.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling, discing and cultivating.
- Harvested hay using tractors, balers and other equipment.
- Worked long hours during peak harvest seasons in order to meet deadlines.
- Operated a variety of tools and machinery used in farming activities.
Hay Farming/Crop Production
JV Farms
Roll, AZ
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Operated tractors, combines, and other farm equipment to plow, cultivate, and harvest crops.
- Harvested hay using tractors, balers and other equipment.
- Maintained records of crops planted, fertilizers used, and crop yields.
- Operated hay bucker machine to bale hay into large rectangular bundles.
- Stacked finished bales onto pallets using forklift or other lifting equipment.
- Loaded bales onto trailers or trucks for transport to storage facilities.
- Adjusted settings on balers according to type and size of crop being processed.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning health and safety procedures.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating heavy machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Antelope Union High School
Wellton, AZ05.2008
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Logistics Oversight
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Organizational Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Operations Oversight
- Workforce Management
- Staff Retention
- Decision-Making
- Project Leadership
- Fluent in Spanish
- Drive for Results
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable and Resilient
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Superintendent/Operations Manager
N-DRIP
05.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Mainstream Aquaculture USA
05.2022 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
Desert Springs
08.2015 - 05.2022
Mechanic/Hay Production
Kammann Farms
03.2010 - 08.2015
Hay Farming/Crop Production
JV Farms
06.2008 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Antelope Union High School